Crawford County · stream · order 3 river · ~16 cfs typical
McLaughlin Creek
1 stocking on record · PFBC
McLaughlin Creek is a stream in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 25, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from PFBC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
78°
55°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
59°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
67°
10 mph
57%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Thompson Creek1.2 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Shirley Run2.8 mi
- Hummer Creek3.2 mi
- Pine Creek4.2 mi
- Marsh Run4.0 mi
- DeWolfe Run4.2 mi
- East Branch Oil Creek5.9 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Britton Run7.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McLaughlin Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in McLaughlin Creek?+
McLaughlin Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish McLaughlin Creek?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McLaughlin Creek?+
McLaughlin Creek is a stream in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.